Heuglin's Bustard
NameHeuglin's Bustard
Common NameHeuglin's Bustard
Scientific NameNeotis heuglinii
FamilyOtididae
Wingspan (cm)115
Length (cm)59
Weight (g)1900
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are mottled brown and buff, providing camouflage. The neck is pale grey, contrasting with a black crown and a prominent black stripe running through the eye. A white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) is visible above the black eye-stripe. The underparts are white, with distinct black and white barring visible on the flanks and lower wing coverts.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a silent bird. Males may produce a deep, booming call or a croaking sound during courtship displays.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Horn of Africa, primarily found in eastern Ethiopia, Somalia, and northeastern Kenya.
Identifying FeaturesBlack crown, Black eye-stripe, White supercilium, Pale grey neck, Mottled brown upperparts, White underparts, Black and white barring on flanks
Description
A medium-sized bustard characterized by its long grey neck, mottled brown upperparts, and white underparts. It is a terrestrial bird, typically found walking slowly through arid and semi-arid grasslands, foraging for food.
